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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,265.60, 255,052.80 and 96,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,265.60, 255,052.80 and 96,307.20 is: 144,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,265.60 : 255,052.80 = 96,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,265.60/255,052.80 = 96,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,265.60x = 255,052.80 × 96,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,265.60x = 24,563,421,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563,421,020.16/170,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,265.32

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